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Residence Hall Association Records, 1948-1979

Overview of the Collection

Title
Residence Hall Association Records
Dates
1948-1979 (inclusive)
Quantity
approximate 1025 items, ( 1 linear feet), ( 1 containers)
Collection Number
Archives 66
Summary
The materials in the collection include correspondence, surveys, committee reports, meeting minutes, information from the national residence hall organizations, convention reports, and the documents dealing with the activities conducted by the Residence Hall Association.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

The Collection is open for research use.

Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Historical Note

The main purpose of the Residence Hall Association (RHA) is to coordinate and promote activities between residence halls. Organized in the early 1950s at Washington State University, the Residence Hall Association attempts to maintain good relations between the various halls and seeks to solve problems which may arise. The Association maintains a Judicial Board which arbitrates disputes between dormitory residents, operates the Educational Program Fund (which allocates financial aid to dormitories for academically related functions) and attends to the affairs of student insurance within the halls. The Association is a member of both the National Independent Students Association and the National Association of College and University Residence Halls. All members of independent living organizations are members of the Residence Hall Association. Bi-monthly meetings are held and dormitory Presidents and representatives attend those gatherings.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in one alphabetical subject file. It dates from the year 1948 to 1979. The majority of the material was generated between the years 1965 and 1977. The materials in the collection include correspondence, surveys, committee reports, meeting minutes, information from the national residence hall organizations, convention reports, and the documents dealing with the activities conducted by the Residence Hall Association.

Acquisition Information

The Residence Hall Association records were transferred to the University Archives, Washington State University, in October, 1980 (UA 80-26).

Processing Note

The collection was processed in April, 1981 by Andrew J. Gregg.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Closing of Floors in Residence Halls
    2 items
    Dates: 1964
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Committees:

    • Description: Liquor Committee
      5 items
      Dates: 1969-1970
      Container: Box 1, Folder 2
    • Description: Parking Committee
      200 items
      Dates: n.d.
      Container: Box 1, Folder 3
    • Description: Visitation Committee
      300 items
      Dates: 1969-1977
      Container: Box 1, Folder 4-9
  • Description: Conference, Northwest Area
    50 items
    Dates: 1968-1969
    Container: Box 1, Folder 10
  • Description: Constitutions, Other Schools'
    10 items
    Dates: 1969
    Container: Box 1, Folder 11
  • Description: Correspondence, Colleges and Universities
    20 items
    Dates: 1967-1979
    Container: Box 1, Folder 12
  • Description: Minutes
    60 items
    Dates: 1971-1976
    Container: Box 1, Folder 13
  • National Association of College and University Residence Halls:

  • National Independent Students' Association:

  • Description: Pacific Coast Association of College and University Residence Halls Materials
    20 items
    Dates: 1965-1971
    Container: Box 1, Folder 21
  • Description: Residence Hall Association Retreat
    10 items
    Dates: 1968-1970
    Container: Box 1, Folder 22

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Subject Terms

  • Dormitories--Washington (State)--Pullman--Archives

Corporate Names

  • National Association of College and University Residence Halls--Records and correspondence
  • National Independent Students Association--Records and correspondence
  • National Residence Hall Association--Records and correspondence
  • Washington State University. Residence Hall Association--Archives (creator)
  • Washington State University. Residence Hall Association--Records and correspondence

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • National Association of College and University Residence Halls--Archives (creator)
    • National Independent Students Association--Archives (creator)
    • National Residence Hall Association--Archives (creator)
    • State College of Washington. Residence Hall Association. (creator)
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